PEPI Senior Associate - Merger Integration & Carve-Outs
About the role
A&M’s PEPI practice focuses on improving operating results at private equity portfolio companies. The MI&C team provides a structured approach to mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, joint ventures, and alliances. The team works across the deal lifecycle, from pre-deal operational and synergy reviews to post-deal implementation.
Responsibilities
- Identify key client business issues and supplement standard assessment techniques with innovative approaches.
- Evaluate and validate analysis and develop recommendations for the client.
- Assist with various workstreams within the Integration Management Office (IMO) such as synergies, TSAs, blueprinting, day 1 readiness, executive reporting, integration roadmap, communications, organizational design, day 1 and day 100 planning, execution, and performance improvement.
- Drive performance improvement in strategic planning, operational optimization, back office consolidation, supply chain, IT/reporting integration, customer and channel management.
- Track progress against day 1 and day 100 objectives and adjust integration strategies or personnel as needed.
Qualifications
- 4-6+ years of professional consulting experience, specializing in merger integration, business transformation, and change management.
- Experience in integration planning and divestitures (not required).
- Deep functional expertise in finance & accounting operations, HR/Organizational design, Role and Job Analysis, Leadership and Stakeholder Involvement, Communications planning and management, Knowledge Management and Transfer.
- Success in planning and driving revenue and profitability growth initiatives operationally.
- Program management and leadership experience.
- Specific experience designing and leading the execution of change/communications strategies.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Initiative and drive, critical thinking skills, flexibility to travel at least 75% of time.
Benefits
Full-time positions and part-time positions over 30 hours are eligible for benefits including healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages, as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. There is an annual discretionary contribution to the 401(k) retirement savings plan, and employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, sick time, federal holidays, and parental leave. The salary range is $100,000 - $170,000 annually, dependent on several variables including education, experience, skills, and geography. A&M offers a discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance.
Culture & Values
A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity guide our culture. We trust our people to take ownership, contribute to meaningful challenges, and drive results that matter. We empower growth and champion diverse perspectives. We value doing the right thing.
Equal Opportunity Employer
A&M is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws.